Sara Atkins Photography

Sara Atkins Photography http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/ Check out this new blog post. Yes, please do. en Copyright 2012 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:35:51 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 3+1=4 {teaser} |Menlo Park Maternity Photographer
Rachel thank you so much for a great afternoon. I look forward to meeting your new kiddo!

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]]> http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/05/one_red_barn_menlo_park_family_photographer.html http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/05/one_red_barn_menlo_park_family_photographer.html Portraits Tue, 15 May 2012 11:02:58 -0800 Jessica + Charlie {teaser} | Carmel Wedding Photographer
Here is a little teaser, you have so many sweet images, it was so hard to choose!

]]> http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/05/jessica_charlie_teaser_carmel_wedding_photographer.html http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/05/jessica_charlie_teaser_carmel_wedding_photographer.html Weddings Sun, 13 May 2012 20:00:35 -0800 Today | Life with a photographer
Reading :Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
Planning: Getting Ready for Jessica & Charlie's Wedding on Saturday, it is going to be beautiful.
Annoyed by: A very angry blister on my hand from those darn monkey bars at Mad Dawg Fitness.
Super happy: Just finished a deal with Livingsocial. I am getting a lot of great new clients through the door. Super excited!
Wanting: 16-35mm Wide Angle Zoom. Keeble and Shuchat here I come!
Watching: Mad Men
Cooking: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies for Julia's Viewing Session
Big Plans: My Mama's Birthday Party is tomorrow, looking forward to spending the day with the family!

]]> http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/05/today_life_with_a_photographer_1.html http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/05/today_life_with_a_photographer_1.html Life with Sara Shantaram Thu, 10 May 2012 07:17:43 -0800 One for Mom {teaser} | San Francisco Family Photographer
Ganya, thank you so much for a great session. I can't wait to show you the rest of your images!

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p.s. everyone says that they want 'natural' or 'un-posed' images. Now, I myself love those un-posed shots as well, but I will tell you that 99% of the time when I show people images they end up purchasing the 'posed' image. Now, the reason I put this image up in particular is that getting a shot where everyone looks good and is looking at the camera, especially when one of those people is about 2 years old is a HUGE challenge. So for that reason, I am very happy with this image.

]]> http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/05/one_for_mom_teaser_san_francisco_family_photographer.html http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/05/one_for_mom_teaser_san_francisco_family_photographer.html Portraits Embarcadero Ferry Building Mothers Day San Francisco San Francisco Ferry Building United States Wed, 09 May 2012 12:13:39 -0800 Doing what I love {teaser} | Menlo Park Family Photographer Samantha's Music and how beautiful that was, this shoot had much of the same feeling. Photographing Cassandra while she executed some of the most amazing dance moves just blew me away. Have I mentioned that I love my job?

Cassandra, thank you so much for sharing your talent with me. You are such a beautiful, interesting and fun young woman.

]]> http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/05/what_is_better_than_doing.html http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/05/what_is_better_than_doing.html Portraits Sports Dance Light Photography Portrait Tue, 08 May 2012 11:06:57 -0800 Amanda's Munchkins {teaser} | Menlo Park Family Photographer
But, sometimes you just don't have the option of shooting in the perfect light. Sometimes you have to go with the flow and know how to find the good light. Both of these images were taken at about 11:00am. Read: the worst possible time to shoot. But what are you supposed to do when trying to schedule around nap times and all the other things that life throws in the way? One great option: find shade. That is what we did with the image on the right (also note the drool on the chin. This is way too cute for photoshop). There was a tree just behind this bench providing nice shade while the pavement around the bench bounced the light up to fill in the shadows resulting in a beautifully lit image. The image on the left is another way to get a good shot in difficult light. Granted, I was a bit lucky with this one, our kiddo stood right where I wanted without any direction and I just happened to grab the shot in the 1 second that he stood still with that awesome expression on his face. We basically said go play and I shot when the opportunity presented itself. But this does demonstrate what to look for. The sun is behind him and camera right, and I am below him creating longer shadows. Now shooting from below isn't the most flattering angle, but when you step back it isn't a problem . I LOVE both of these shots.

Amanda thank you for a great session! I can't wait to show you the rest of the images!

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]]> http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/05/amandas_munchkins_teaser_menlo_park_family_photographer.html http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/05/amandas_munchkins_teaser_menlo_park_family_photographer.html FAQ Portraits Light Mon, 07 May 2012 10:43:37 -0800 Today | Life with a photographer
Reading :Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
Planning: Working on my mama's birthday/mothers gift. It is so super cute and I think she is going to love it.
Annoyed by: Lack of sleep, why is it I can not sleep in past 5:30 in the morning? It has been far too long now to blame it on jet-lag.
Super happy: My fella was recounting his day yesterday. I am so happy for him and all of the amazing things he is doing and people he is meeting. He seemed so happy, even if he was exhausted. Life is good.
Wanting: a new phone, my contract is nearly up and it is so definitely time. My poor android is held together with hope and glue. I hope it lasts until Saturday!
Watching: Modern family. Hilarious.
Cooking: GF Banana Bread for my next client.
Big Plans: The Masquerade is tomorrow, I need to get a dress!

]]> http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/05/today_life_with_a_photographer.html http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/05/today_life_with_a_photographer.html Life with Sara Thu, 03 May 2012 05:56:30 -0800 Going to the Dogs | Berkeley Pet Photographer
Brooke & Brent, thank you so much for purchasing this session and supporting the Oakland Animal Services! I am so happy that we were able to get such great shots of your pups!

Below are the images that Brooke & Brent picked out from their session. I think they got some great ones!

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]]> http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/05/going_to_the_dogs_berkeley_pet_photographer.html http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/05/going_to_the_dogs_berkeley_pet_photographer.html Portraits Wed, 02 May 2012 10:00:15 -0800 Tidepool Trek | Half Moon Bay Photography macro photography) and overheard me chatting away with my clients. After my shoot he approached me and asked if he could come along on some shoots with me. I never turn down a helping hand so I dumped him in the deep end and asked him to join me for an all day portrait shoot with 30-50 families. The poor guy didn't know what he was getting himself into. Amazingly, after that day he was still smiling and super keen. I knew right then he was a keeper.

Michael has come along with me on several shoots since then and he has managed to get me out of my digital dungeon and shooting for fun which is awesome. From my end, I just hope he has learned something about the business side of photography. I will be bringing him with me to Jessica & Charlie's wedding in a couple of weeks and I am looking forward to seeing what he comes up with.

These photos are the result of our last adventure together. Unfortunately just as the tide was hitting negative it started to rain. We both managed to get a few shots, but I think out favorite part was the breakfast after. I guess that is the way it goes some times. We had fun anyway.

Thanks for the shot of me in action Michael!

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This was an AWESOME shoot. The amazing Michael accompanied me (more about this fabulous fella later) and we had SO MUCH FUN on this shoot. I was loving the girls, they are all so sweet. The sisterly bond is so special and I loved watching them interact with one another. They are both away in college now and only get to see one another on special occasions so it was great to document their time together. It helped that they are both absolutely gorgeous. And you can just see how happy it makes Elizabeth to have them back together. Such a nice family.

These are the images that they picked out. They got some really beautiful matted prints, I think they are going to look beautiful on their wall! Ladies, thank you so much for a wonderful morning in the park!

]]> http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/04/exploring_an_old_location_in_a_new_light_menlo_park_family_photography.html http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/04/exploring_an_old_location_in_a_new_light_menlo_park_family_photography.html Portraits Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:39:19 -0800 Lisa + Greg | Pacifica Wedding Photography
I had such a great time getting to know Lisa and Greg a bit better. We wondered around the beach, a beach where Greg often goes surfing. We talked about their upcoming wedding and how they met. It was a great afternoon. And by the way, Pacifica is beautiful. If you haven't been, please go. I had no idea that it was so nice and just a short drive away.

Lisa and Greg I can not wait for your wedding!

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Elizabeth, thank you for being amazing! I look forward to photographing you with your new baby in November!

]]> http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/04/elizabeths_family_portraits_san_francisco_family_photographer.html http://www.saraatkinsphotography.com/blog/2012/04/elizabeths_family_portraits_san_francisco_family_photographer.html Portraits Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:43:16 -0800 Steverson Family Sneak Peak | Menlo Park Family Photographer

Tracy, thank you so much for a great shoot on Sunday! It was awesome to meet you and your lovely family (or at least a few of them!). I am busy working on your images and I can't wait to show you the rest of them! I LOVE this shot of the two of you. You can just see what an awesome relationship the two of you have. So super sweet.

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